Central Powers

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 19, 16 December 1916, Page 5

Central Powers

EXCHANGE OF COMPLIMENTS. HINDENBURC AND HOLLWEG. Press Association—Copyright, Reuter’s Telegrams. (Received 9.50 a.m.) Amsterdam, December 15. General Hindenburg telegraphed to Chancellor von Betlimann Hollweg congratulating him on his speech, he said, he had road with deep emotion and great satisfaction as a great moral demonstration of the strength of Germany. Wc soldiers know there is no higher or holier duty than the prosecuting of victory with the utmost energy, living and dying for the Kaiser and the Fatherland.

Hollweg replied: “The deeds of the Army on land and the Navy on water has cleared the way for the magnanimous decision of the Kaiser and his Allies. If the enemies are not pleased to terminate the war to-day, our soldiers will light to secure for the Fatherland a strong and lasting peace.” HUNGARIAN DEMAND. WHAT ARE THE PEACE TERMS? Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 11.5 a.in.) The Hague, December 15. . Count, Karoly’s party in the Hungarian Parliament is demanding to know the terms of the peace offer. HORSE AT 3s PER LB, Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 9.25 a.m.) Berlin, December 15. Horse meat is being retailed at 5s per lb.